For over 75 years, Charles River employees have worked together to assist in the discovery, development and safe manufacture of new drug therapies. When you join our family, you will have a significant impact on the health and well-being of people across the globe. Whether your background is in life sciences, finance, IT, sales or another area, your skills will play an important role in the work we perform. In return, we’ll help you build a career that you can feel passionate about. Job Summary

We are looking for Technician to join Surgery and Imaging team of In Vivo unit at our Kuopio office. We are primarily looking for an expert in radiation work. The position is fixed term.

Main duties and responsibilities:

o    Basic functions of an in vivo laboratory
o    daily care and maintenance of laboratory animals
o    conducting research techniques on laboratory animals in models of CNS disease (dosing, behavioral testing, collection, and handling of tissue samples)
o    preparation of measurements, collection, and documentation of data
o    other support activities of the unit and assistance in other tasks as necessary

    Practices related to radiation work
o    Radiation safety
o    Pipetting, handling of radioactive substances
o    Weighing using analysis scale
o    Preparation of solutions
o    Maintenance related to the operative functions and equipment of the radio laboratory and HPLC facilities
o    Treatment, storage, and disposal of active waste
o    Use of various devices (Gamma counter, dose calibrator, PET/CT, SPECT/CT, background radiation meter/dosimeters) Job Qualifications

o    Category A radiation work 
o    Suitable qualifications acquired through vocational training/studies (e.g., laboratory technician, biomedical analyst, animal nurse, clinic animal nurse, laboratory animal nurse, science student, radiographer)
o    Possibility to work in animal facilities
o    Effective teamwork and active communication essential
o    Basic computer knowledge, e.g., using Microsoft Office software

Considered an advantage:
o    Experience in laboratory animal work and research technical tasks (laboratory animal care, medicine, behavioral testing)
o    Surgical or imaging skills
o    HPLC expertise 
o    Good oral and written English skills 

We offer you a job in an international working environment where you have the opportunity to develop your skills. In addition to statutory employment benefits, you will have access to ePassport, 24/7 accident insurance and flexible working hours. If you are interested in the position, please submit your application as soon as possible. We will fill the vacancy as soon as a suitable person is found.

About Discovery
Discovery from Charles River is industry-proven in the successful development of novel therapies, with over 320 patents and 74 preclinical drug candidates delivered to our sponsors in the past 17 years. Backed by more than 650 scientists, our comprehensive, integrated portfolio employs the latest technology and platforms to provide chemistry, biology, and pharmacology services that support clients from the earliest stages of hit identification all the way through to IND. Our client-focused, collaborative approach creates true partnerships that anticipate challenges, overcome obstacles, and move us forward together on the journey of getting new drugs to market.

About Charles River
Charles River is an early-stage contract research organization (CRO). We have built upon our foundation of laboratory animal medicine and science to develop a diverse portfolio of discovery and safety assessment services, both Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and non-GLP, to support clients from target identification through preclinical development. Charles River also provides a suite of products and services to support our clients’ clinical laboratory testing needs and manufacturing activities. Utilizing this broad portfolio of products and services enables our clients to create a more flexible drug development model, which reduces their costs, enhances their productivity and effectiveness to increase speed to market.
 
With over 22,000 employees within 100 facilities in 26 countries around the globe, we are strategically positioned to coordinate worldwide resources and apply multidisciplinary perspectives in resolving our client’s unique challenges. Our client base includes global pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology companies, government agencies and hospitals and academic institutions around the world.
 
At Charles River, we are passionate about our role in improving the quality of people’s lives. Our mission, our excellent science and our strong sense of purpose guide us in all that we do, and we approach each day with the knowledge that our work helps to improve the health and well-being of many across the globe. We have proudly supported the development of 86% of the drugs approved by the FDA in 2021.
 
For more information, please visit www.criver.com.